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What is the wider purpose for Borthwick’s semi-finalists when so many supporters feel the team is still not speaking to them?

A born storyteller and craftsman, Irvine was a journalist of the old school who reported for the Guardian for over 27 years

Courtney Lawes enjoys a memorable international swan song but Billy Vunipola fails to impress

England’s Tom Curry has accused Mbonambi of making the slur towards him during South Africa’s semi-final win and World Rugby are investigating the claim

There was much to admire as the Springboks were out-Bokked by a wet-weather masterclass devised by Steve Borthwick.

English official Wayne Barnes will take charge of the final for the first time

Steve Borthwick will set about creating a new-look England squad for 2027, but who will be there and who will miss out?

England went out on their shields in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by South Africa, losing 16-15 to a late Handre Pollard penalty.